3M Molecular Detection Assays Listeria monocytogenes & Listeria Receive First Action Official Methods of Analysis Designation...
29 January 2015 - 10:45PM
Business Wire
3M Food Safety announced today that two of its 3M™ Molecular
Detection Assays, Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species, have
been approved for First Action Official Method of Analysis SM
distinction by AOAC INTERNATIONAL (OMA method numbers 2014.07 and
2014.06, respectively). The scope of the validations cover a
variety of food matrices including full fat cottage cheese,
chocolate milk, beef hot dogs, deli turkey, and cold smoked salmon,
as well as stainless steel and concrete environmental surfaces. The
assays provide rapid results after as little as 24 hours of
enrichment – days faster than the standard methods.
The Official Methods of Analysis, AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s premier,
internationally recognized program for chemical, microbial and
molecular biological testing methods, consists of a
multi-laboratory validation of the method, and review by an expert
panel. A complete review of the studies conducted for these
validations will be published by the Official Methods of Analysis
of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, online at http://eoma.aoac.org/ and in
an upcoming edition of its Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
The 3M™ Molecular Detection System, first introduced to food
processors, third-party reference laboratories and other customers
in 2011, is based on unique isothermal DNA amplification and
bioluminescence detection technologies. The rapid, qualitative
technology is applied to enriched food as well as food process
environmental samples. It is designed around modern-day food
processors’ needs for a real-time pathogen detection approach
that’s faster and simpler while also more accurate.
“The AOAC Official Methods of Analysis carry a reputation for
the highest standards of excellence and rigorous analysis, and we
are proud that our assays are recognized by this
globally-recognized agency,” said John David, global marketing
supervisor with 3M Food Safety. “These validations further
demonstrate 3M’s commitment to providing simple, rapid solutions
that improve lab productivity while offering superior results.”
For its 3M Molecular Detection System, 3M also has AOAC
INTERNATIONAL First Action Official Methods of Analysis status for
its 3M Molecular Detection Assay Salmonella and both AOAC PTM and
NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification for its 3M Molecular Detection
Assay Salmonella and 3M Molecular Detection Assay E.coli O157
(including H7), in addition to certifications from government and
regulatory organizations in other countries around the world.
For more information, visit www.3M.com/MDALMONOLISAOACOMA
AOAC RI, based in Gaithersburg, MD, is a subsidiary of
AOAC International, a globally recognized, independent,
not-for-profit association founded in 1884. AOAC serves communities
of the analytical sciences by providing the tools and processes
necessary to develop voluntary consensus standards or technical
standards through stakeholder consensus and working groups in which
the fit-for-purpose and method performance criteria are established
and fully documented. AOAC provides a science-based solution and
its Official Methods of Analysis gives defensibility, credibility
and confidence in decision-making. AOAC Official Methods are
accepted and recognized worldwide.
3M Food Safety is a leader of innovative solutions that
help the food and beverage industries optimize the quality and
safety of their products to enable consumer protection. At every
step, 3M Food Safety provides solutions that help mitigate risk,
improve operational efficiencies and impact the bottom line. For
more information, visit www.3M.com/FoodSafety or follow
@3M_FoodSafety on Twitter.
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Kohnstamm Communications for 3MAaron Berstler,
651-789-1264aaron@kohnstamm.com
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